63/200 _Attack by 18th Infantry Brigade on Ridgewood._ 1st West Yorks and 2nd D.L.I.assisted by two companies 1st Middlesex of 33rd Division--enemy surprised--most successful-- captures, 7 officers, 341 other ranks, 23 machine-guns, 1 H.T.M., 2 L.T.Ms. H.M.The King saw some of the troops at Winnezeele. Minor operation by 18th Infantry Brigade in connection with 41st Division's operation--company West Yorks unsuccessful -- company 2nd D.L.I.on right co-operating with 41st Division entirely successful. Attachment of units of 27th American Division. Relieved by 27th American Division--to Wizernes area. |